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The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care welcomes legislation introduced to federal parliament today that would cut government funding from providers repeatedly…
ECEC Council meets at least three times a year in our Sydney office. The IEU pays for travel expenses to attend the meeting and for…
IEU Speaks on the impact of workload in ECE
National study highlights the link between employee workload and quality of practice in ECE A national survey recently conducted by the University of Sydney confirms the feedback…
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has released its latest Australian Teacher Workforce Data Report. It presents findings on national trends, 2019-2023,…
ELECTION NOTICE – E2025/7 Stage 1: Branch Executive and Branch Delegates to Federal Council
Nominations are now open for the various positions below. Nominations must reach the Returning Officer via the lodgement method(s) below, not later than 4pm AEST…
Anti-bullying review: What teachers need
Teachers need resources and training to help them respond to bullying incidents in schools. This is one of the key messages in the IEU’s submission…
The union is shocked and distressed by revelations of abuse and mistreatment of young children in the early childhood education and care sector. “The allegations…
Media release: Child safety – Union calls for considered response after shocking allegations
The union representing teachers in teachers in the early childhood education and care sector is shocked and distressed by revelations of abuse and mistreatment of…
On Wednesday 25 June, the Independent Education Union (IEU) participated in another conference at the Fair Work Commission before Deputy President Wright, regarding supported bargaining…
The federal government is investing $1 billion to establish the Building Early Education Fund to build and expand about 160 early childhood education (ECE) services in priority and…